Thousands of ex-offenders in Oklahoma fail to pay what they owe on court fines and fees each year, risking a return to prison or jail. One ex-inmate struggling to pay court costs decided to take a bold step to solve the problem.

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State House and Senate leaders have introduced proposals to require thorough reviews every four years of various business incentives, including the Quality Jobs Program, that are costing the state as much as $300 million annually.

Education Superintendent Joy Hofmeister wants to speak with Rep. Dan Fisher, R-Yukon, about his concerns with AP U.S. history. Fisher's bill banning the course was approved by the House education committee Monday.